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EXTRAORDINARY FULLY FURNISHED LAKEFRONT ESTATE IN EVANSTON! A rare opportunity to lease one of Evanston's most distinguished historic residences, just steps from Lake Michigan. Originally built by Brown and Wolcott for the prominent Hoover family, this magnificent turn-of-the-century Tudor estate offers over 10,000 square feet of luxurious living space across three levels, featuring 9 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms on a beautifully landscaped half-acre lot. Blending timeless architectural elegance with modern amenities, this exceptional home features a grand entry foyer, expansive living and entertaining spaces, multiple fireplaces, and a spectacular Chester & Chester gourmet kitchen equipped with two full-size refrigerators, three dishwashers, a built-in Miele coffee maker, oversized center island, and separate breakfast area. The impressive primary suite offers beautiful Lake Michigan views, a luxurious bath, generous closets, fireplace, and adjoining private sitting room currently used as an office. Additional highlights include updated electrical and plumbing, premium whole-home water filtration, hardwood flooring, second-floor laundry, and a newly renovated third-floor recreation space with independent heating and cooling. The resort-like grounds feature a private basketball court, in-ground trampolines, infrared sauna, mature landscaping, brick and stone walkways, outdoor lighting and sound, 32-zone irrigation system and a whole-home generator. Ideally located half a block from Lee Street Beach and Elliott Park, one block from Dempster Street Beach, and within walking distance of downtown Evanston, Northwestern University, shopping, dining, and schools. Enjoy lakefront trails, beaches, boating, tennis, and an exceptional lifestyle with convenient access to downtown Chicago. Offered fully furnished, this remarkable estate presents a truly unique luxury rental opportunity combining historic character, modern comforts, privacy, and an unbeatable lakefront location.